Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

This supervisory position is within the Office of Industrial Base Resilience (IBR), supporting the Warfighting Investments, Resourcing & Execution (WIRE) directorate. The incumbent leads teams focused on strengthening the competitive posture and long-term resilience of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) in alignment with the National Defense Strategy. The role oversees data-driven industrial base analyses, supply-chain risk assessments, and advice to senior leadership on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) matters affecting industrial base readiness, workforce dynamics, program transitions, and supply-chain resilience. The position is filled using Direct Hire Authority under the Department of War Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo), in the Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). Applications are gathered through a public notice and may or may not result in referral or selection as vacancies arise. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a TS/SCI clearance, and Practitioner Program Management acquisition certification within 60 months of appointment, documented by a written agreement. Travel may be required at less than 20%. The role is a financial filer position and may require a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal Service, which may have been gained in the private sector.
Experience leading data-driven industrial base analyses, defining industrial base health metrics, and integrating supply-chain risk management, geopolitical intelligence, economic indicators, and PPBE data to inform policy and investment strategies.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing supply-chain risks, vulnerabilities, and fragilities across major and sub-tier suppliers.
Experience collaborating with interagency, industry, and allied partners on mitigation strategies and industrial policies, including programs such as DPAI or IBAS.
Experience analyzing industrial-policy impacts on defense systems, munitions, and emerging technologies, and drafting recommendations for legislation, Executive Orders, or federal acquisition regulations.
Experience advising senior leadership on PPBE decisions affecting industrial base readiness, evaluating budgetary impacts on supply-chain resilience, and preparing high-impact reports, briefings, and decision-support materials.
U.S. citizenship is required.
A TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) clearance is required.
Practitioner Program Management acquisition certification is required within 60 months; a written agreement is required.
Must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit program.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date and clearly documented in the resume.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, and oversee data-driven industrial base analyses in coordination with Department of War services, agencies, and Office of the Secretary of War components.
Lead and direct teams in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing supply-chain risks, vulnerabilities, and fragilities across major and sub-tier suppliers to inform Defense Industrial Base investments.
Advise senior leadership on PPBE matters affecting industrial base readiness, workforce dynamics, and program transitions, and evaluate budgetary impacts on supply-chain resilience.
Provide technical and staff support to cross-functional teams addressing supply-chain risks and vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with interagency, industry, and allied partners to develop mitigation strategies and implement industrial policies, including support for Defense Production Act Investments and the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program.
Analyze industrial-policy impacts on defense systems, munitions, and emerging technologies, and draft recommendations for legislation, Executive Orders, or federal acquisition regulations.
Prepare reports, briefings, and decision-support materials for senior executives or Congressional inquiries.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

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